Market Church St. Cosmas and Damian
Marktkirche St. Cosmas und Damian
A twin-towered Romanesque church beside the market square. Climb the north tower for views over the old town's slate roofs and the Harz Mountains.
The Market Church is Goslar's principal parish church, begun in the 12th century. Its two west towers, which differ in height, are the landmark of the old town skyline. Inside are 13th-century stained-glass windows and a bronze baptismal font. The north tower is open for climbing. After more than two hundred steps you reach a viewing platform about 50 meters up, overlooking the Market Square, the Imperial Palace and the Rammelsberg hill in the distance. Entry to the church is free, and climbing the tower costs about €3. It stands right behind the Town Hall, making it a good first stop for a stroll through the old town.
Opening hours
Approx. 10:00–17:00; tower climb times vary by season
Nearby sights
- Goslar Town Hall & Huldigungssaal
- Großes Heiliges Kreuz
- Goslar Museum
- Goslar Cathedral Porch (Domvorhalle)
- Goslar Old Town
- Imperial Palace of Goslar
- Mönchehaus Museum Goslar
- Siemens House